University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Correlates of human umblical cord length and significance of its distribution into the chorionic plate in Zambian infants at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-18)There are few documented studies of human umbilical cord length and its insertion into the chorionic plate. However abnormal umbilical cord length (either excessive or shortened) is a known risk factor for adverse perinatal ... -
Prevalence of Plasmodium Falciparum Infection in Febrile Children presenting at the University Teaching Hospital; Clinical Presentation and outcome
(2012-07-18)Fever, which is a feature of many childhood illnesses, is the commonest presentation of falciparum malaria, a common and potentially serious disease.To determine the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum infection in febrile ... -
A study of indications and complications of the lower limb amputations in the university teaching hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2012-07-18)A study to find out the indications and major lower limb amputations was done between October 1997 and April 1999 in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The aims and objectives of the study was:1.To determine the ... -
The Clinical and Laboratory setting of Cryptococcal meningitis as seen at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and to evaluate efficacy of fluoconazole in its therapy
(2012-07-18)Three hundred and sixty seven patients with cryptococcal meningitis were seen during the period from December, 1995 to December, 1996 though only one hundred and thirty patients were actually recruited.This was a prospective ... -
Control of bleeding in transversical prostatectomy at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)With increasing age BPH causes a lot of morbidity in men. At UTH 40% of the patients in the urology clinic are those with BPH. Treatment of this condition is both by medical and surgical. The goal of surgery is to remove ... -
An assessment of female adolescent health services : a case of sexually transmitted infections prevention in Lusaka
(2012-07-18)Adolescents form a significant portion of Zambia's population and are being viewed as a target group for health messages and services.Adolescents engage in sexual activities at a very early stage for various reasons. Ihcy ... -
A one year study of relaparatomies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-18)A Prospective Study Of Relaparotomies At The University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka was carried out over a period of one year ( 1^* may 2005 to 30*'' April 2006). It was aimed to establish the profile of patients ... -
Tuberculosis of the spine : Presentation, Management and short-term outcome of treatment at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-07-10)In this study, 32 patients with tuberculosis of the spine who presented to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia and who satisfied specific inclusion criteria for the study were followed up for a period ... -
Prospective observational study of blood transfusion practices and outcome at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-10)To determine the incidence, common indications,appropriateness and outcome of blood transfusions and blood products among adult in-patients admitted to the University teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. Prospective ... -
Association of intraleukocytic malaria pigment with disease severity in children with plasmodium falciparum Malaria
(2012-07-10)In malaria diagnosis, peripheral parasitaemia is used as an indicator of malaria severity. However, this does not quantify central sequestration, which is important in the pathogenesis of severe malaria. Intraleukocytic ... -
Use of single dose pre-operative antibiotics in abdominal surgery at the University teaching hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-10)The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of a single dose pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis as compared to post-operative antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective abdominal surgery ... -
Impact of HIV on childhood morbidity and mortality among underfive chilren hospitalised at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka
(2012-07-10)Zambia is among countries in the Sub-Saharan African with high HIV seroprevalence Rates. In spite an increased awareness campaign concerning the dangers of HIV/AIDS and its prevention, the infection has continued to spread. ... -
Acute respiratory infections in young urban children
(2012-06-26)A study on the knowledge, beliefs and attitude of mothers concerning acute respiratory infections (ARI) was conducted in Kanyama, a Lusaka urban community. Six key informants, a male traditional healer, a female traditional ... -
Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder in Zambia
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Parliament Radio as a tool for Participatory Communication and good governance:A Casestudy of Mandevu Constituency
(2012-06-26)In order to make Parliament responsive to the demands of multi-party politics, the Parliament of the Republic of Zambia embarked on an ambitious programme in 1993 to reform and modernize itself for good governance. Parliament ... -
A symphysis fundal height nomogram for Lusaka
(2012-06-26)The aim of this study was to construct a symphyseal fundal height (SFH) nomogram for Lusaka and was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital. This was a descriptive prospective study of 276 healthy women with uncomplicated ... -
Prevalence of Iron Defficiency Anemia in Children with malaria
(2012-06-26)Both iron deficiency and malaria on one hand are common in sub-Saharan Africa and the interaction between the two is complex. On the other hand both cause anemia which is one of the most prevalent diseases suffered by ...
